Brazilian cress
Acmella oleracea
Brazilian cress is a fast-growing herb prized for its tingling, numbing flower heads used in cooking and herbal medicine. It thrives in warm conditions with bright indirect to partial sun and consistent moisture. Pinch back regularly to encourage bushy growth and harvest flowers frequently to prolong blooming.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 19, 2022 by Nadine beauchoux (cc-by-sa)
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